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K-6 Elem Music Teacher w/ 5th & 6th grade Individual Band Lessons
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A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.
$48,673 / year median in Iowa
+17% projected growth
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K-6 Elem Music Teacher w/ 5th & 6th grade Individual Band Lessons
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East Marshall Comm School District - Gilman, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5903622
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
K-6 Elementary Music Teacher (w/ 5th & 6th Grade Individual Band Lessons) — 1.0 FTE
POSITION
OVERVIEW
1.0 FTE K-6 Elementary Music Teacher with the ability to provide individual and small-group band instrument lessons for 5th and 6th grade students. East Marshall CSD values a strong, vibrant music program and is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled educator to contribute to it.
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
Valid Iowa Teaching License
K-12 or K-6 Music Endorsement — Required
Demonstrated proficiency on band instrument(s) sufficient to provide individual instruction
Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) credentials
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience teaching general music at the elementary level — preferred
Experience with beginning band instruction and instrument-specific lesson delivery — preferred
Familiarity with Orff, Kodaly, or other established elementary music pedagogies — preferred
Strong classroom management and ability to engage diverse learners
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
Deliver engaging, standards-aligned general music instruction for grades K-6
Provide individual or small-group band instrument lessons for 5th and 6th grade students
Plan and prepare students for school concerts and music performances
Coordinate with classroom teachers and building administration on scheduling
Build positive relationships with students, families, and community
Other duties as assigned
NOTE:
All internal applicants will be considered first for 5 business days before external applicants will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a letter or email of interest to:
Janine Anderson jaanderson@e-marshall.k12.ia.
us or mail to:
East Marshall
CSD, 204
West Center Street, Gilman, Iowa 50106
All postings can also be found on TeachIowa (iowa.schoolspring.org) and IowaWorks.gov.
East Marshall CSD is conveniently located in the Marshalltown area. For big City conveniences, it is within 65 minutes of Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Falls / Waterloo. The City of Ames is also within a 35 minute drive.
Position Type:
Full-time